Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 64161
Direct Selling
Tabled: 1 July 2025
Answered: 9 July 2025
Question
Liz Jarvis
Liberal Democrat — Eastleigh
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle cold calls; and whether he plans to introduce financial penalties on people conducting cold calls.
Answer
Chris BryantUnsolicited direct marketing calls are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), which are enforced by the Information Commissioner. The Commissioner has a range of investigatory and enforcement powers, including the ...
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